NCIS: New Orleans: Season Three Ratings

Published: December 7, 2016

For its first two seasons, NCIS: New Orleans has had the security of airing directly out of flagship NCIS,CBS‘ most watched series. Now, the network is moving the series to 10pm, a timeslot with fewer viewers. Will this move negatively impact the ratings or, could they grow? Could it be cancelled or is it essentially guaranteed to be renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.

NCIS: New Orleans revolves around the local field office in New Orleans, investigating criminal cases that affect military personnel. Special Agent Dwayne Pride (Scott Bakula) leads the team. The rest of the cast includes CCH Pounder, Daryl Chill Mitchell, Lucas Black, Rob Kerkovich, Shalita Grant, and Vanessa Ferlito.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.

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For comparisons: The third season of NCIS: New Orleans averaged a 1.75 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 12.98 million total viewers (live + same day ratings).

Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.

Some of the characters on the show are not well suited for the role. Brody was perfect and Chris is OK. I really like the M.E. The African American actress is definitely not believeable as her stature is way too short and she always overacts. What is needed is a strong woman with military background. Gregorio also was not believeable as an FBI agent. They tried to make her a glamour girl with all that pouffy hair. In essence there’s really no chemistry among the characters as a cohesive team. I do like the New Orleans backgrounds and the music… Read more »